Harumichi no Tsuraki - Katsushika Hokusai
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Description
A classic woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai depicting the poet Harumichi no Tsuraki, featuring a dramatic cliffside scene and flowing water.
This woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai belongs to the series A True Mirror of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Shiika shashin kyo). The work depicts the poet Harumichi no Tsuraki, a figure from the Heian period, set within a dramatic natural environment. Hokusai employs a vertical composition to balance the towering, craggy cliff face on the right against the flowing water and distant mountains. The figures, dressed in traditional attire, stand upon a bridge that spans a rushing stream, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the vast surroundings.
Hokusai uses a controlled palette, relying on shades of blue for the water and sky, contrasted with the earthy tones of the cliff and the thatched-roof buildings. The print demonstrates the artist's technical mastery of the woodblock medium, particularly in the rendering of the water's movement and the texture of the rock formations. The inclusion of the poet serves to illustrate a specific literary reference, a common practice in this series where Hokusai visualised classical verses through his own stylistic lens. The print captures a moment of quiet observation, with the figures positioned to draw the viewer's eye across the bridge and towards the distant horizon.
As a late-career work, this piece reflects Hokusai's refined approach to composition and his ability to integrate human subjects into natural settings. The print is a fine example of the Ukiyo-e tradition, which sought to capture both the fleeting nature of the world and the permanence of classical literature. The clean lines and deliberate use of colour blocks are characteristic of the high standards maintained by the publishers of the period. This print offers a glimpse into the intersection of poetry and visual art in nineteenth-century Japan, presented with the precision and clarity for which Hokusai is known.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Harumichi no Tsuraki - Katsushika Hokusai
Artist Biography
Katsushika Hokusai
Throughout his prolific career, Hokusai produced thousands of prints, sketches and illustrated books. He continually reinvented his style and identity, even adopting over 30 different artist names as his work evolved. His bold compositions, innovative use of perspective and striking colour palettes redefined Japanese printmaking. Hokusai's famed series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji showcases not just technical mastery, but a spiritual reverence for landscape and everyday life. His work depicted everything from serene rural scenes to mythological creatures and bustling cityscapes.
Hokusai's legacy transcended Japan, profoundly shaping Western art during the 19th century through the movement known as Japonisme. Artists like Monet, Van Gogh and Whistler drew direct inspiration from his compositions and sensibilities. Today, Hokusai is celebrated not only as one of Japan’s greatest artists, but as a bridge between Eastern and Western visual culture. His art continues to captivate modern audiences with its fluid lines, narrative depth and timeless exploration of the human connection to nature.
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